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South

Yes, south is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does south mean?

noun

  1. the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees
  2. a location in the southern part of a country, region, or city
  3. the direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point

adjective

  1. situated in or facing or moving toward or coming from the south the south entrance

adverb

  1. in a southern direction we moved south

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for south

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of south

Words you can make from south

Unscramble SOUTH for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is south a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. South is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is south worth in Scrabble?

South is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does south mean?

South means: the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees.

Could south be a Wordle answer?

South is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.